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Cool White Plumes of ASTILBE DEUTSCHLAND 
ASTILBE—The Peerless Wonder Plume Spireas 
For general usefulness and alluring beauty in the shaded or half- 
shady garden you cannot equal the Hardy Spireas. They are long- 
lived and will endure the most rigorous winters. Their culture is 
simple in a rich moist soil that contains abundant humus. The 
satisfying, eye-filling splendor of their plumy flower heads com- 
bined with their delightfully decorative foliage places them in a 
class by themselves. Space A. crispa 6 inches apart; the others 12 
inches. Astilbes bloom profusely in late spring and summer. 
Each 70c, three $1.75, six $3.25 
The most charming and lovely Astilbe imaginable with its intricate, 
much cut, crinkled foliage and sturdy, 10 inch, upright plumes of 
gorgeous pink. Fascinating all season in the shady garden. 
*crispa 
Deutschland Each 75c, three $1.90, six $3.50 
A masterpiece in white and a ‘’must”’ for every well-balanced Astilbe 
planting. A vigorous, free-flowering variety which is exceptional in 
its own right and absolutely breath-taking when combined with 
Fanal. Use Deutschland liberally in your shady border or poolside 
planting for a captivating display. 21/2 feet. 
Fanal Each 90c, three $2.30, six $4.00 
Unchallenged queen of them all! The feathery, artistic blooms are 
a glowing, irresistible red and are a spectacular sight in the garden 
or in flower arrangements. The handsome, cut foliage is a rich 
bronzy green when it first appears and then passes to a luxuriant 
dark green as it matures. This wonderful variety is a universal 
favorite and we cannot say teo much for it, 2 feet, 
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AUBRIETA ... Pools of Shimmering Color 
ASTILBE — 
Rhineland Each 75c, three $1.90, six $3.50 
Warmly inviting clouds of soft crimson pink characterize this grand 
variety. It-is a modern type with large plumes and sturdy 2 foot 
stems which need no staking. Like the others, give a good soil and 
keep moist in dry weather for best results. 
SAVE 30c—Offer 5A5 (One Each Above) 4 PLANTS $2.70 
PLEASE NOTE! New Astilbe Koblenz is offered on page |. 

The Aristocratic Touch—CIMICIFUGA 
(See page 9) 

Improved LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY 
(See page 9) 
AUBRIETA—Breath-taking Cascades of Color 
*West Hills Giants Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
These extra-fine hybrids will give you a flashy show of the finest 
colors from the softest pastels to the deepest reds and purples. In 
earliest spring they are solid mats of bloom and they are unsur- 
passed in brilliance and ease of culture. Any average soil will please 
them so long as it is well-drained. Use Aubrieta (sometimes called 
Rockcress) in quantity for ‘’knock-out’’ color effects in your sunny 
rock garden or walls and for carpeting the surface of your spring 
bulb beds. Space the plants about 8 inches apart and shear them 
yearly after blooming. 
BELLIS—Hardy Miniature English Daisy 
*Dresden China Each 60c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
A dainty charmer not over 3 inches high that never ceases to as- 
tonish its happy owner by its unflagging production of flowers 
from early spring onwards. The tiny, perfect, double Daisies are 
pale pink, darker in the bud. Tidy, permanent, and hardy in almost 
any soil, sun or half shade. Distinctive edging; space 5 inches. 
BRUNNERA—Blue Anchusa, Hardy Forget-Me-Not 
“macrophylla (ANCHUSA) Each 55c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
Innumerable Forget-Me-Nots of a scintillating, deep sky blue that 
make a stunning combination with Daffodils and yellow Primros-s. 
The bold, heart-shaped Icaves are definitcly interesting. Plant 10 
to 15 in. apart in moist, average soil, sun or shade. Height 1 2 ft. 
CALTHA—Herald of Spring . . . Rare Double Cowslip 
*Wreath o’ Gold (palustris fl.-pl.) Each $1.25, three $3.00 
Large double blooms of brilliant golden yellow in earliest spring and 
pleasing, rounded, shiny leaves. An 8 inch gem for cool, shady spots 
with deep, rich soil that never dries out in summer. 
